Will Rohit Sharma say goodbye to ODI cricket? Ahead of World Cup 2027, BCCI finally made a big statement

Rohit Sharma ODI retirement rumors: Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma performed brilliantly with the bat in the last match against England. Rohit gave the team a strong start by playing a century of 138 runs at the historic ground of Lord’s. However, India could not manage to win the third match and lost the series 2–1. The news of Rohit Sharma’s retirement before the third ODI went viral. But the question is whether Rohit Sharma will say goodbye to ODI cricket too?

Will Rohit retire? BCCI gave a clear answer

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has put an end to all speculations on this issue. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that former captain Rohit Sharma is not retiring from ODI cricket and will continue to be an important part of the Indian team in the 50-over format. However, the suspense is still intact whether Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup or not.

Big statement by Rajiv Shukla

Speaking to the media during the UP T20 League mini-auction held in Agra, Rajiv Shukla said, “Rohit Sharma is part of our team and will continue to play. There is no basis in what is going on in the media and social media. There is no question of his retirement now.“

A stern reply with the bat at Lord’s

Before the third ODI against England at Lord’s, there were speculations that this could be Rohit’s last ODI for India. But Rohit responded to the critics in a different way. Rohit scored a stunning century of 138 runs in Lord’s ODI. This century has answered many questions about his form and asceticism.

What did Rohit Sharma say on retirement rumours?

In an interview given to BCCI, Rohit Sharma said about his form and retirement. “My job is to perform well with the bat and play for the country. There’s always been a lot of noise outside since I debuted. This will be as long as you play. My focus is just to contribute on the field. If there is no outside noise, it will not be fun to play.”